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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

What's It Wednesday #61Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...let's start with the Everything Nice.

Patti and I are pinching ourselves because our blog is featured in the Site Seeing section of the March issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. When we received our copy in the mail, needless to say we did the happy dance.

We are so excited to be in such great blog company.

Sugar and spice and certainly everything nice were once served from this beautiful Edwardian sterling silver cruet set. I collect all kinds of cruets. This cruet set has a rounded sterling silver frame. The frame of this cruet set holds six beautifully cut crystal bottles.

The reason I am attracted to these elegant cruet sets is because each set has a completely different personality. The Victorians and Edwardians always graced their dining tables with these functional works of art.

This set now sits as a centerpiece on our dining room table. Many of my other cruets are found in the bathrooms with essential bath and body oils and bath salts. It's a wonderful way to display these elegant pieces throughout the house.

Cruets have been around since the 17th century. I am always fascinated with the details of such pieces. This particular crystal topper has a cruet spoon attached. This is a first for me.

I often wonder what this tiny spoon could have been used for. Perhaps for vinegar, mustard or jam?

The silver perforated lid with the stars is my favorite part of the entire set. The last "Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice" I would like to share with you is that as of last Friday we have new addition to our family. She is our three year old princess. More details to come, after the adoption is finalized. Do you have any "Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice" stories to share?

Congratulations on being featured in the magazine, romantic homes isn't it, it is late and I forgot already sorry...........very excited and happy for you, know that must be a big thrill for you.Blessings for a lovely Valentines day,Nellie

Your cruet set is gorgeous. Congratulations on being featured in Romantic Homes. I just bought the latest issue today, but haven't had a chance to look through it. I'm looking forward to reading all about your very well deserved feature. Looking forward to hearing all your news about your adoption. Thanks so much for hosting.

I see lots of cruets in the thrift shops here in Germany but they are not as beautiful as yours. The dainty little spoon......hmmm I wonder what it was used for. It is way to tiny for this family to use for jam or mustard. I can imagine you all doing that happy dance - congratulations.

I can see why you were featured in Romantic Homes magazine. Your photos are fabulous. So much eye-candy awaits each time I come by, and your stories are always fascinating too.Congratulations on your new family addition. So happy for you and all your wonderful blessings.Oh...I almost forgot to say Thank YOU for blessing me with the feature this week! [hugs]

Congratulations on making it into the Romantic Homes magazine. I love that magazine. Now I will pick up this issue, to see your article. The little spoon thing, makes me think it's a salt spoon. It really is a charming set.xoxo,Susie

The first thing I do when I receive my issue of Romantic Homes is to see what blogs will be featured...I was so pleased when I saw that this month one of them was yours, it is so deserving. Congratulations, I know how excited you must be.

Congratulations on the feature in Romantic Homes. That must be so exciting. I was so busy thinking about that, that I almost missed the fact that you featured my Valentine's Day Tablescape. Now I am the one who is excited! Thank you so very much. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew

Congratulations on your feature in such a beautiful magazine! Double and triple congratulations on the wonderful addition to your family! Thanks, as always, for sharing so much beauty and hosting this party.

Those cruets are just wonderful! I only have one set that I usually keep on my dining room table. Your cruet with that little spoon thing is so neat! I have never seen one like that before. I'll bet you Richard at My Old Historic Home would know. Thanks so much for featuring my post on your blog and congrats for being featured in such a great magazine, I'll have to look for it when I go to the store. Gina

I wanted an antique cruet set for years and have not found an affordable one. You have a lovely collection.It is fun to have the details described and identified. Congratulations about being featured in Romantic Homes. I plan to check it out.

I am so happy for you ladies to have been featured in Romantic Homes magazine. That is a great magazine that I buy myself from time to time. Sending love your way on this special Valentine's Day.~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

Congratulations on being featured in the Romantic Home magazine! How wonderful for you! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment and inviting me to your fun party! I am your newest follower and will be back to see your previous posts. Have a wonderful weekend!Nancy

Hi Patti, Congratulations on your feature in Romantic Homes! It is such a lovely magazine and one of my favorites. Love the cruet sets and the crystal bottles. Congratulations on the new addition to your family, how wonderful!

How exciting! I am heading out tomorrow to buy a copy. It is so nice to see wonderful bloggers get some recognition in Romantic Homes. Your blog is a perfect fit. Your crusts are gorgeous. Off to visit all of the linky goodness.

First of all, congratulations on the newest member of the family...just how exciting!!! Congrats also for the Romantic Homes mention ~ that has to be the icing on the cake for you this week :) Love your cruets...so pretty & elegant! That spoon is a first for us to see as well ~ cute! Wishing you both a wonderful weekend!!

I was so excited to see you in my newest RH! Congratulations. Your cruets are all so, so pretty!I hope you have a wonderful week...it sure sounds like wonderful things have been happening at your place!hugs from here...

Congratulations ladies on being featured in Romantic Homes! Such well deserved recognitions as you have the most amazing collections. I also love cruets, but am with you on the little spoon, have never seen one before like this. Great find!

Hi Paula,I don't know what is nicer, the new member in your family or beeing feetured. Both are really exiting news and I congratulate you for both events. Your blog is so phantastic as your many collections are. You share really outstanding treasures and I enjoy each visit. Thank you for sharing your treasures and for hosting this gorgeous event.Best greetings, Johanna

I totally love cruet sets and yours are lovely! Congrats girls for your feature in such wonderful and beautiful magazine, wow!! You deserve it lovely ladies, more than anyone I know.. you are just perfect for this magazine!! Big hugs and sorry I didn't see this before..please forgive me! See you later at this week's party and thank you too. Big hugs,FABBY

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